This release was issued under a previous government.
From March 28-29, education ministers from across the globe will share ideas, insights, and best practices at the fourth International Summit on the Teaching Profession.
Roundtable discussions and presentations will focus on topics such as professional development, attracting and retaining high quality teachers and school leaders, and inclusive education.
Prior to attending the summit and immediately following, Minister Johnson will also visit Australia and Singapore to meet with officials and explore innovative educational practices in areas ranging from Aboriginal education to teacher training.
“Teachers are at the heart of Inspiring Education and are the single most important contributor to students’ success, after parents. I look forward to attending this summit with members of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, including the President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association.”
As Chair of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, Minister Johnson will lead the Canadian delegation to the summit. Provincial and territorial education ministers are expected to host the 2015 international summit in Banff.
Most travel and related costs for Minister Johnson will be covered directly by CMEC and summit organizers. The total estimated cost for additional expenses and one staff accompanying Minister Johnson, including airfare, transportation and accommodation, is $7,500.
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Itinerary for Minister Johnson *
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March 20 |
Travel to Sydney, Australia |
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March 22 |
Arrival in Sydney, Australia |
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March 23-24 |
Personal time (expenses paid out of pocket) |
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March 25 |
Meetings with education organizations in Melbourne |
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March 26 |
Meetings with Canadian High Commissioner and New South Wales’ ministers of education and aboriginal affairs in Sydney Travel to Wellington, New Zealand |
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March 27 |
Briefings and bilateral meetings |
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March 28-29 |
Attend the International Summit on the Teaching Profession |
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March 30 |
Travel to Singapore |
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March 31 |
Meetings with Singapore’s Minister of Education and other education representatives |
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April 1 |
Visit to Singapore’s National Institute of Education |
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April 2 |
Travel to Calgary |
*Note: Itinerary subject to change